Chapter 1635: Eve Of Ascension

Since the ascension of the Azure Ruling World was certain, Shang Xia, Yan Ming, and his External Avatar chose to return to the Spirit Luxuriant World despite the Ying Brothers’ earnest request for him to stay. There was also no need to call it the Azure Ruling World any longer...

The situation in the Heaven Observation Field didn’t allow Shang Xia to remain outside for such a long time. In the void outside the Spirit Abundance World, the 3 World Alliance was showing signs of weakening. Even though Kou Chongxue became a sixth tier True Immortal, Shang Xia was still undoubtedly the pillar of the 3 World Alliance. In terms of absolute strength, no one was his equal! His return would completely change the situation the 3 World Alliance faced when up against the Essence Ping World and the other factions.

It didn’t take long for them to leave the space around the Spirit Ruling World and reenter the chaotic streams. However, when they entered this time, it was a lot more chaotic than before.

Yan Ming was the first to ask, "Is the space around the Spirit Ruling World expanding outwards, affecting the chaotic streams?”

Shang Xia smiled in response. "There’s probably more to that. Don’t forget, the Spirit Ruling World has been moving towards the eye of the great spatial vortex in the past...”

With her eyes widening in shock, Yan Ming passed the controls of the Star Ship to Shang Xia’s External Avatar. She quickly moved to the rear of the ship and started to use her arts of Stargazing to confirm something.

Raising an eyebrow, Shang Xia asked, "Won’t your techniques be affected if you try to perform it in the chaotic streams?”

While adjusting some instruments used for stargazing, Yan Ming replied without turning back, "I just want to conduct a general survey. Though there might be problems, they won't be too significant."

Shang Xia didn’t press further and he returned into the cabin to rest.

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

It didn’t take long before he heard her excited yells, “Hey, hey! The void around the Spirit Ruling World is really fascinating! There’s some strange synergy between the Spirit Frost World and the Spirit Ruling World and the connection them is strengthening as the Spirit Ruling World completes its ascension. They’re resisting the pull of the spatial vortex!”

Shang Xia simply nodded, not surprised by this.

Yan Ming had already anticipated it when they left, but after successfully validating her observations, she couldn’t hide her excitement.

It was clear evidence of her skills experiencing an advancement!

As they passed the spatial vortex again, Shang Xia continued to observe the eye of the vortex. He was in deep contemplation up till the point they fully left the region.

After they passed the vortex, their return journey was smooth under Yan Ming’s guidance.

It wasn't long before they arrived at the Ruined Market in the Sea of Stars.

Shang Xia contacted the experts of the institution but failed to obtain much useful information about the Heaven Observation Field there. After a brief rest, they continued their journey and took a huge detour around the checkpoints established by the Essence Ming World. Passing through the void, they eventually returned to Star Beast Nest No.1.

As they passed the region, Shang Xia had a sneaking suspicion that their tracks had been exposed to the Essence Ming Realm. Even so, no one came to stop their return.

Back in Star Beast Nest No.1, Shang Xia and Yan Ming met a first tier True Immortal they had never seen before.

Recalling the message Zhu Nang had previously brought him, Shang Xia immediately realized that the person who was stationed there was the new True Immortal of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect.

As the first tier True Immortal emerged to look at them, he was shocked to discover Shang Xia and Yan Ming. However, a look of excitement soon appeared on his face. “True Immortal Shang! Greetings to you. This must be Stargazer Yan Ming! I am Lan Kangzi of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect.”

"True Immortal Lan.” Shang Xia nodded at him before he continued to ask, “You must have recently ascended. It’s the best time for you to consolidate your foundation. Why did you not remain in the Northern Sea Mystic Sect?”

Lan Kangzi revealed a wry smile. "The True Immortals of our world have been carrying out aggressive reorganization of the continents. I just broke through and will be of the least help. It would be better for me to remain here so that the more experienced True Immortals can return to take charge of things in our world.”

Shang Xia pondered for a moment before asking again, “Are the adjustments not going smoothly?”

Lan Kangzi sighed lightly in response, "The various factions have their own interests to take care of. Deeply intertwined relationships can even stump True Immortals. We can’t resolve all issues by force and grudges will only form if we do. I am terrible at handling these matters and I ran out here to seek a bit of peace.”

As he spoke, Lan Kangzi realized he was talking to the asshole who caused the reorganization in the first place. He couldn’t help but chuckle to hide his embarrassment after grumbling so much.

Shang Xia was clearly not upset by Lan Kangzi’s complaints. If he was sent to Star Beast Nest No.1 to replace Dou Zhong, Zhang Xuansheng’s intentions were clear. It was most likely for him to avoid the internal strife in the Spirit Luxuriant World.

Learning of the situation in their world, Shang Xia’s trio didn’t stay for long. They activated the Five Element Teleportation Formation and returned.

The moment Shang Xia arrived at the heavenly screen above the Spirit Luxuriant World, he felt that everything was different. There was a strange feeling that an imminent change was about to happen to the world beneath him.

Looking up into the depths of space, the dim starry sky started to flicker intermittently. 7 distant suns eventually flashed with brilliant light, forming the prominent pattern of the Big Dipper.

In different directions, there seemed to be a strange resonance with his soul. It was as though a strange power was trying to separate the connection of his soul and the world beneath his feet. At the same time, the world beneath him was trying to pull him back, tying him down to the world. The feeling seemed to be stronger from the direction of the You Continent, and there was also a calling to his dantian, not allowing him to leave easily.

Other than the strange feeling on his soul, there was also the calling of the World’s Will. It seemed eager for Shang Xia to personally initiate some kind of qualitative change. The blessing of the world descended suddenly, as if urging him not to waste any more time and to start the ascension process immediately.