Chapter 1729: Mini Spirit Lyric World

"Is this a Barbaric World?" Chu Jia blurted out unconsciously as she followed Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar to the newly exposed core of the Spirit Lyric World ruins.

"Nonsense. That’s not possible. Which Barbaric World will possess such rich world origin with such an active World’s Will?” Hai Yuanyuan countered from the other side of Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar, looking at the fragmented land half-hidden in the void, mused, "Don't you think it resembles the Land of Star Origin we encountered before?"

"Is this... Is this a Dao Field?!” Youshang, who was following behind them, asked with a look of astonishment upon hearing Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar shook his head. "Certainly not! If it really is a Dao Field, Jiu Yin wouldn’t have struggled to survive for hundreds of years, unable to maintain his strength at the Martial Emptiness Realm for long.”

He paused slightly and added, "At most, it can be considered a half-complete Dao Field.”

Hai Yuanyuan thought for a moment before he muttered, "It seems the Spirit Lyric World really had substantial foundations. Not only did they aim to ascend to an Essence World and produce a Sage, they even tried to create a Dao Field... Did they fail because they were too greedy and overreached?”

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar shook his head. "Of course not! This place is probably what Jiu Yin cobbled together using the last essence of the Spirit Lyric World in a doomed bid to save himself. He built the half-complete Dao Field, which might have been made from the foundations of an Elysium.”

As he spoke, his expression subtly shifted as if he thought of something else.

Just then, Song Zhen, accompanied by Xin Lu, joined them. "Stargazer Xin thinks there are still others living within this secret region."

"Really? How many people are inside? Are they all survivors of the Spirit Lyric World?" Hai Yuanyuan gasped in shock.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar raised an eyebrow and nodded to himself. "Now I somewhat understand why Jiu Yin chose self-destruction to bring us all down after learning that his failure was certain.”

Everyone around him remained silent, listening as Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar sighed, "It must have been to protect the survivors of the Spirit Lyric World living within this secret region."

Though those around him had already speculated as much, hearing his affirmation still left them visibly stirred.

The next moment, Chu Jia scoffed, "Jiu Yin seems to have more backbone than that Guan Ziqing from the Spirit Tip World..."

Having already learned the course of the battle involving all 4 Sages from Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar, they couldn’t help but look down on Guan Ziqing’s actions.

Zhu Nang, who finally caught up with them, asked, “Sage Shang, what do we do next?”

"Of course, we need to go in and take a look!" Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar said with a light smile, turning to Hai Yuanyuan. "While this is neither a Dao Field nor a Barbaric World, one thing is for sure. The Spirit Lyric World, or rather, Jiu Yin, definitely has the complete legacy required to build a Dao Field.”

With that, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar’s gaze fell on Chu Jia and Hai Yuanyuan. "I'm afraid I’m not well-suited to directly break into this secret region. To fully receive the inheritance preserved by the Spirit Lyric World... We will need both your help."

Chu Jia and Hai Yuanyuan looked at each other with raised eyebrows before Chu Jia spoke. "Even if we can break into the secret region, who knows what power the original Spirit Lyric World still harbors? Even with the highest cultivation among us being Song Zhen at the level of External Unity, without you acting, we might be repelled."

Though that was what they said, Chu Jia and Hai Yuanyuan were merely reminding Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar that there was a risk. It wasn’t as though they weren’t about to try. After all... They had Xin Lu, the Grand Stargazer, and 2 other rank four Formation Grandmasters.

With the collaboration of so many experts, the members of the Tongyou Institution made smooth progress in breaking open the secret region. Every time the risk became a little too big, or when they needed to smash something open, they could only invite Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar, who had basically turned into a Seven Star Realm sledgehammer, to take action.

When the barriers of the secret region were nearly broken and they were about to open a passage into it, a sudden, intense change erupted from within and spread rapidly.

Being cautious, Chu Jia and others stopped their efforts and retreated, waiting for the outcome of the sudden disturbance.

Then, under the somewhat astonished gazes of those from the Tongyou Institution, a spatial tunnel appeared from the secret region. A surge of rich heaven and earth qi came with it as the aura of a high-level True Immortal emerged.

Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar raised his eyebrows slightly. With the appearance of the spatial tunnel, he seemed to discern the situation within. However, he chose not to act and wait for the high-level True Immortal to appear.

Moments later, a figure with a golden-purple complexion, who looked slightly frail and appeared around 40 years of age with graying hair, stepped out from the spatial tunnel.

The second he emerged, he noticed several gazes on him. He raised his head to look at Song Zhen and the others before finally looking at Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar. He quickly lowered his gaze when he discovered the other party’s cultivation realm and he gave a deep bow. “Survivor of the Spirit Lyric World, Gu Mingzheng, greets the Sage!”

"Survivor of the Spirit Lyric World?" Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar repeated.

Maintaining his deep bow, Gu Mingzheng replied, "Yes! I was born hundreds of years ago. When the Spirit Lyric World failed its ascension, I was only in the Martial Extermination Realm.”

As he spoke, Song Zhen, Hai Yuanyuan, and others cast surprised glances at the ancient being who had lived for at least 500 years.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar curiously hummed, "It's possible for a high-level True Immortal to live for centuries, but considering that the collapse of the Spirit Lyric World happened over 400 to 500 years ago, you do not seem like someone nearing the end of his lifespan!"

Gu Mingzheng explained, "I don’t wish to hide it from you, Sage. Our world possesses a special deep-sleep secret art that slows the passage of one's lifespan during deep meditation, thereby extending our lives. Over the centuries, I have fallen into deep sleep using this technique thrice, each time for decades up to a century. Strictly speaking, I am only over 300 years old.”

"300 years... Still..." The members of the Tongyou Institution found it oddly amusing.

In the Spirit Luxuriant World, perhaps only Zhang Xuansheng, the old tortoise of the Northern Sea Mystic Sect, could match Gu Mingzheng in terms of age. Even Yang Taihe and Li Jidao would be considered his juniors.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar chuckled, "Your technique is quite interesting. Jiu Yin probably only managed to live until now using this technique, right?"

Hearing the Sage mention Jiu Yin, Gu Mingzheng's body trembled. He no longer sounded as calm as before and he stuttered, "The technique was indeed created by Jiu Yin... The Ancestor. Sage, if you are interested, I will gladly offer it to you! In fact, we will give you everything in our mini Spirit Lyric World. Sage... Please, I only ask that you allow us to live!”

Song Zhen, Chu Jia, Hai Yuanyuan, and others were surprised but didn’t think his reaction was inappropriate.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar did not respond to his request immediately. Instead, he asked, "It seems there was a conflict before?"

Gu Mingzheng’s body continued to shake, but he replied, "Yes. Sage, you are sharp indeed. I had a disagreement with my Martial Nephew Chang over the future direction of the mini Spirit Lyric World. Our differences became irreconcilable and ultimately led to a fight. Although I won, I suffered some injuries."

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar glanced meaningfully at Gu Mingzheng, who was still bowing. "Your decisive action ensured that your secret region didn’t suffer heavy damage, preserving most of your Spirit Lyric World’s legacy. You may rise. I am not fond of massacres. As long as the survivors in our secret region do not act against our interests, they can naturally continue to live.”

"Thank you, respected Sage!" Gu Mingzheng, having deeply bowed again, slowly stood up. His previously tense expression turned into one of relief.