Chapter 1566: You’re Thinking Too Small

The journey to the Azure Star World ended without success for the alliance of the 3 worlds and the True Immortal of the Spirit Mammoth World.

After the Star Origin Dao Field's successive assimilation with the Azure Sea World and the Azure Star World, it was nearly certain that they would gain control of a Spirit World. Moreover, it would be of a very high level.

The fourth tier True Immortal of the Spirit Mammoth World even judged that it would be comparable to the Spirit Luxuriant World. Shang Xia was skeptical, but Kou Chongxue did not wish to offend the other party over such a minor issue and preferred to continue keeping a low profile.

It had to be noted that of the 24 continents in the Spirit Luxuriant World, 22 had reached the state of perfection. It was comparable to the Spirit Mammoth World and Spirit Abundance World which stood at the top of the Spirit Worlds in the Heaven Observation Field. Moreover... Those worlds had nearly 1,000 years of accumulation.

"Actually, True Immortal Li Liu's judgment isn't without reason!" On the way back from the Azure Star World, Zuo Li's words suddenly drew the attention of the other True Immortals from the 3 World Alliance.

Zuo Li first smiled at Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia and said, "Don't misunderstand. I'm also aware of the current situation of your Spirit Luxuriant World, but I have to remind all of you not to underestimate the Star Origin Dao Field.”

Shang Xia glanced at Kou Chongxue, who replied without a change in expression, "Please enlighten us, true Immortal Zuo."

"Enlightenment is too grand a term!" Zuo Li waved his hand and said seriously, "Just don't forget, what did we often call the Star Origin Dao Field before its true nature was exposed?"

"We called it the Land of Star Origin!" Shang Xia blurted out, his expression one of enlightenment. "Are you suggesting that during the integration of the Azure Sea World and the Azure Star World, we should also consider the Land of Star Origin?"

Zuo Li nodded. "Presumably, everyone has had experiences traveling through the Land of Star Origin. Do you think that vast, almost boundless land, has been prepared to merge into the Star Origin Dao Field?”

True Immortal Shao pondered solemnly, "So, the Land of Star Origin was the preparation made by the Star Origin Dao Field for the assimilation and formation of a new world? The actual secret realm that contains the Star Origin Dao Field should be somewhere else... The Land of Star Origin can be sealed and carried in a Spirit Ark if it comes down to it...”

Kou Chongxue revealed a bitter smile. "True Immortal Shao's analogy is quite apt. So, with the Azure Sea World, Azure Star World, and the Land of Star Origin, along with some strange foundation they might possess, the Star Origin Dao Field might actually be able to create a top-tier Spirit World...”

The other True Immortals instinctively exchanged glances, feeling slightly fortunate. Thankfully, the Star Origin Dao Field failed to devour the Spirit Tinkle World at the very start. Otherwise, with another Spirit World thrown into the mix, they might actually have reached the level of an Essence World!

At the thought, everyone turned to stare at Shang Xia with strange looks.

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia acted as if they saw nothing.

At that moment, Zuo Li suddenly suggested, "The integration of the new world by the Star Origin Dao Field is a done deal. However, there is no way for it to be completed overnight. We can take this time to enhance our efforts in exploring the Essence Ping World. Otherwise... Once the Star Origin Dao Field forms their world and Zhuo Gudao enters the fray, we will definitely be affected.”

As soon as Zuo Li finished speaking, Qu Guan and other third tier True Immortals from the Spirit Thistle World echoed their agreement.

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia exchanged a look and nodded in agreement.

As for True Immortal Shao and the third tier True Immortal from the Spirit Tinkle World, they didn’t object either.

In the end, the 8 True Immortals from the alliance agreed on a time and place to regroup before splitting up.

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia, each possessing a Star Compass made by Yuan Qiuyuan and Xin Lu, had no worries about getting lost as they flew through the void.

After Shang Xia released his small Star Ship to carry them a distance through the void, Kou Chongxue suddenly said, "Compared to the Spirit Thistle World, the accumulation of high-level combat power in our world is somewhat unreasonable."

Shang Xia thought for a moment and nodded. "Indeed, apart from you, me, and the Elysium True Immortals back home, the rest are merely second tier True Immortals or weaker. We have a massive gap in strength...”

Kou Chongxue glanced at Shang Xia. If Shang Xia were just an ordinary genius and not the monstrous figure he had become, he might have been the person to bridge the gap between the strength disparity in their world.

However, that was merely a fleeting thought. Kou Chongxue quickly dismissed it and asked, "What do you think should be done?"

Shang Xia thought for a second before he replied, "We actually do have a third tier True Immortal... There’s Song Zhen...”

Kou Chongxue shook his head. "No matter what he’s an outsider and under your control. Our World’s Will will not accept him just because we said so. The experts of the other factions won’t trust him either.”

Shang Xia actually had more to say, as he had befriended many powerful figures and forces outside the Heave Observation Field, but Kou Chongxue apparently did not want to bring external forces in. In the end, he stopped Shang Xia’s ideas starting from Song Zhen.

"What about Huang Yu... I mean, is there any news from Senior Feng Ziying?" Shang Xia thought for a moment and asked.

Feng Ziying had previously sent back news that his cultivation had already reached the level of Inner Fusion. He actually broke through earlier than Ge Qingzhu, Su Haiwei, and Dou Zhong. He had been cultivating in the secret region of the Star Origin Dao Field and he should be close to reaching the level of External Unity.

Shang Xia felt that since Feng Ziying's cultivation had reached such a level and he was increasingly valued within Star Origin City, the risk of exposure was also growing. It might be better to recall him to avoid the loss of a second tier True Immortal in case he was discovered.

Surprisingly, Kou Chongxue sneered and looked at Shang Xia as though he had already expected the suggestion. “Don’t bother with that asshole. He’s not willing to come back yet.”

Shang Xia grunted softly in response. He thought for a moment before turning his attention to those within the institution. “Then... We can only deploy more resources to support Senior Sister Sun. As for Instructor Ge...”

Because Sun Haiwei’s advancement had been delayed a few years due to her injuries, Ge Qingzhu reached the second tier before her. However, as an Elysium True Immortal, Ge Qingzhu could only defend their home and could not head out to fight like Kou Chongxue and the others.

If the institution really decided to massively tilt resources towards Sun Haiwei, Ge Qingzhu might understand their intentions. However, Kou Chongxue, being the patriarch of the institution, might not be willing to blindly support their offensive forces while ignoring their defensive forces.

Having not been given an answer for so long, Shang Xia realized that Kou Chongxue might already have a plan and he smiled. "What exactly are you trying to say? Stop trying to make me think of random suggestions.”

Kou Chongxue sighed helplessly, "Currently, Liu Jingsheng and Huang Jinghan should be closest to reaching the level of External Unity.”

"Huang Jinghan?" Shang Xia was slightly taken aback. Indeed, those 2 from the Yuanchen Sect had the strongest foundations. But since Liu Jingsheng was already a second tier True Immortal, Kou Chongxue was clearly referring to Huang Jinghan.

What surprised him was Kou Chongxue's idea of nurturing a third tier True Immortal outside the institution. That would mean that he was basically helping another faction grow stronger...

"Are you serious?" Shang Xia frowned.

Kou Chongxue glanced at him before muttering in a serious voice, “This is a battle with our world at stake... It might even concern the Heaven Observation Field in a few years! It’s not for our Tongyou Institution to face alone!”

After he spoke, Kou Chongxue slapped Shang Xia’s shoulders and revealed a sinister smile. “Damn brat... You’re thinking too small!”