Chapter 1719: Stopping In The Void

"I'm increasingly convinced that these world ruins are not as simple as they seem on the surface!" Hai Yuanyuan said while they followed those from the Spirit Tip World while concealed by Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar.

She didn’t forget to share her thoughts with Chu Jia.

Chu Jia shifted her gaze from the activated Star Compass in their hands and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Hai Yuanyuan replied, "These ruins seem fragmented, and the formations within those ruins are mostly remnants; almost nothing is intact. However, the Spirit Lyric World was destroyed at least 200 to 300 years ago. Yet, the degree of degradation within the formations is minimal.”

Having frequently entered ruins covered by formations during her exploration, Hai Yuanyuan was most qualified to speak on the strength of the residual powers within those formations.

Chu Jia frowned, "Are you suspecting that the World’s Will is still alive?"

Hai Yuanyuan’s expression sank, and she replied in a low voice, "I prefer to believe that the Spirit Lyric World hasn't completely died. After all, it was once a top-tier Spirit World on the brink of ascension to an Essence World. There has to be powerful high-level True Immortals and even a large number of them. After its failed ascension, all of them vanished without a trace. Did all life in the Spirit Lyric World perish because of their failed ascension?”

Chu Jia looked directly at Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and asked, "What do you think?"

After a short moment of contemplation, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar sighed, "There are indeed many secrets hidden here. Even I cannot see clearly what lies beneath. One thing is certain, Guan Ziqing of the Spirit Tip World definitely knows something. His understanding of the Spirit Lyric World is certainly not as superficial as it appears."

As they were speaking, the Martial Dipper Realm cultivator holding the Star Compass stopped as the guiding light on the surface of the compass dissipated.

The bewildered cultivator looked at the True Immortals and the third tier True Immortal immediately understood his meaning. He quickly spoke in a loud voice, “Fellow cultivators of the Spirit Luxuriant World, are you nearby? I am Yu Xiantong of the Glimmer Sect of the Spirit Tip World. My Martial Nephew, Huang Yan, and I greet you! We met a few days ago and this Star Compass was left by your Stargazer!”

The third tier True Immortal who claimed to be Yu Xiantong paused as the surrounding void remained silent.

Just as the Martial Dipper Realm cultivator thought he caused the Star Compass to malfunction, the second tier True Immortal grabbed him.

At that moment, a fleeting voice came from the surrounding void, "Indeed, Stargazer Xin left you guys the token, but it seems your visit isn't just a simple meeting, is it?"

Yu Xiantong bowed towards the void and said, "I’m ashamed to admit this, but when the members of the Essence Du World arrived, we had the misfortune of encountering one of their groups and lost many disciples. We are here to seek cooperation, hoping to protect ourselves against the threat of the Essence Du World and continue exploring the ruins."

"You're quite frank!" A reply came from the void. Tens of miles away, the space started to ripple and a somewhat thin and sallow-faced cultivator appeared. His aura was comparable to that of Yu Xiantong. Song Zhen stepped out and looked at them. He was the Tongyou Institution’s third tier True Immortal leading the expedition.

Following Song Zheng's appearance, 2 second tier True Immortals appeared on either side of the members of the Glimmer Sect. Youshang and the newly promoted Zhu Nang made their appearance.

The 3 True Immortals of the Spirit Luxuriant World positioned themselves strategically, firmly encircling the 2 True Immortals and Martial Dipper Realm cultivators of the Glimmer Sect.

Everyone from the Spirit Tip World prepared for battle, but Yu Xiantong got over his initial shock and muttered, “It seems you also do not wish to clash with us."

At that moment, the second tier True Immortal, Huang Yan, of the Glimmer Sect spoke. "Fellow True Immortals, neither of our sides has a high-level True Immortal. If we join forces, we will possess 5 True Immortals. Even if we run into a high-level True Immortal, we will still stand a chance to leave with our lives intact.”

Song Zheng gestured to the back, and as a temporary formation faded. A massive Star Ship slowly emerged from behind the ruins.

Looking at the stunned members of the Glimmer Sect, Song Zheng said expressionlessly, "As you can see, we have a large-scale Star Ship.. Even if we encounter a high-level True Immortal, our forces can still retreat safely."

Seeing the looks on their faces, Song Zhen eventually revealed a smile. “Of course, if you are willing to lend us a hand, then in the exploration of these ruins, we can surely assist each other.”

However, Yu Xiantong was now considering retreat and he chuckled awkwardly, "It seems we lack an understanding of our allies. Seeing as how you can control such a large-scale Star Ship. Our little strength probably won't be much help, we'll take our leave then."

Song Zheng, experienced and probably understanding what Yu Xiantong was thinking, did not want to make things difficult for them. "Since that is what True Immortal Yu wants..."

But before he could finish, hundreds of miles away, another large-scale Star Ship tore through a breach in the void. It brought with it the remnants of a spatial torrent that smashed through the ruins and aimed directly at where Song Zheng and the others were located.

"A stargazer from the Spirit Luxuriant World? True Immortal Yan Xintao of the Liuzhang Sect of the Essence Du World would like to extend an invitation to you!" A shout came from the Star Ship, but they showed no signs of slowing down.

The few hundred miles was but a brief moment for a Star Ship traveling at full speed. Even the True Immortals from the Tongyou Institution barely had time to react.

"How did the people from the Essence Du World find us so precisely? And how did they know we have a Stargazer?"

"The Liuzhang Sect of the Essence Du World sounds very familiar!"

"The Liuzhang Sect of the West Sea is where Sage Yan Yu hails... What relation does True Immortal Yan Xintao have with Sage Yan Yu?"

Zhu Nang, Huang Yu, and Song Zheng almost instantly communicated among themselves as they returned to their Star Ship.

"It won't work, the ship needs time to accelerate, and we might not be able to escape!"

"We can't avoid it, raise the formations. Everyone, prepare for a decisive battle!"

"There's more than 1 high-level True Immortal on their side...”

As the Tongyou Institution’s Star Ship was starting to move, the distance between them and the Essence Du World’s Star Ship continued to close.

𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Just when the Tongyou Institution was preparing to fight to the death, the dark void seemed to be enveloped in a brilliant radiance. Stars deep in the void lit up like candles reigniting. Everything in the starlight-covered void froze. The Tongyou Institution’s accelerating Star Ship stopped moving, and so did the rapidly approaching Liuzhang Sect’s Star Ship.