Chapter 1744: Final Hurdle

When Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar found the Jiuyin Ark, the True Immortals on board looked to be already tamed by Xin Lu. They were completely obedient and they weren’t far from exiting the chaotic streams.

Despite their behavior, when Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar arrived, Xin Lu heaved a sigh of relief.

Several True Immortals quickly came forward to greet him. After calming everyone down, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar managed to stabilize the situation on the Ark.

It was only then that Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar learned from Xin Lu about the previous events on the ark.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar snorted in disdain, "They’re just a bunch of cowardly fools."

Xin Lu's expression changed and she mumbled with a suspicious gaze, "Did you set this up deliberately to lure those with sinister thoughts to expose themselves?”

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar glanced at her and smiled, "You're thinking too much. I honestly didn't expect those people to be so foolish. Besides, even if they wanted to harm you, the things I left with you should be more than enough to serve as protection.”

Xin Lu raised an eyebrow at his response.

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar did not dwell on it further but urged Gu Mingzheng and others to speed up the Ark's progress. It wasn't long before they successfully met with the Star Ship piloted by Song Zhen and the others at the edge of the Star Curtain.

It was also then that Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar noticed Kou Chongxue standing on the Star Ship. He also understood the reason behind Guan Ziqing's sudden weakness which ultimately led to his defeat.

As everyone was a mere step away from returning to the Heaven Observation Field, and with the last essence of the Spirit Lyric World ready to greatly assist the ascension of the Spirit Luxuriant World, the reunion made everyone extremely excited.

However, at that moment, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and Kou Chongxue sought out Xin Lu again. Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar immediately said, "We need an envoy to oversee the Spirit Tip World to maintain their connection with us. I think you might be the most suitable person for this."

Xin Lu, initially flattered to be approached by the 2 highest ranking experts of the institution, almost jumped in surprise. She mumbled with uncertainty, "Hasn’t the Spirit Tip World already broken then alliance with us? Why do we still need to maintain a connection with them? And why me?"

Kou Chongxue signaled her to calm down and then explained, "The competition between worlds is complex and ever-changing. There are no eternal enemies or allies. As long as the matter is mutually beneficial, I think the other party will not refuse."

Xin Lu frowned. "If it's mutually beneficial, will they also send an envoy to our world?"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar chuckled in response. "After the shit they pulled, we hold all the initiative. The Spirit Tip World has no choice but to accept, and they can't afford to kill you if they don't want to close off any hopes of reconciliation with our world. If they still wish to join us, they will be even more protective and give you everything you want."

Xin Lu shook her head. "You've explained why we need an envoy in the Spirit Tip World, but you still haven't explained why it has to be me."

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar exchanged glances before Kou Chongxue grinned. "Naturally, because of your status as a Grand Stargazer!"

Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar added in a serious tone, "Currently, our institution controls 3 pathways out of the Star Curtain. 2 of them have already been discovered. They face the Essence Xing World and the Spirit Faith World in the Essence Ming Heavenly Field. It’s extremely risky to continue using them. Only the pathway through the Spirit Tip World remains relatively safe, which is why we need to give the Spirit Tip World a chance. In turn... This also gives us another way out.”

Kou Chongxue continued to explain, "In fact, you or Yan Ming are both suitable for this role. It just so happens that you are here now, so naturally, you are the most appropriate choice. However, I can promise you that you will only need to stay in the Spirit Tip World for 3 years, after which Yan Ming will replace you."

Xin Lu pondered for a moment before asking, "One last question, am I really the only one going?"

Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar both laughed.

Kou Chongxue eventually explained, "Of course not! There will be several members of our institution in the Martial Dipper Realm with you. However... There won’t be any True Immortals. All of them will be instructed to listen to you.”

...

With the arrangements of Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar and Kou Chongxue, Xin Lu and a group of 7 cultivators of the Tongyou Institution quietly left the Star Ship without alerting anyone. They left for the Spirit Tip World.

There wasn’t anything left to do, and the ships under the watch of Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar entered the Star Curtain and returned to the Heaven Observation Field.

During the passing, the members of the Tongyou Institution underwent another baptism of the Breath of the Heavenly Field again. Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar noticed that the members of the Spirit Lyric World benefited very little from it, likely because they weren’t from the Heaven Observation Field.

As for Song Zhen, Zhu Nang, and other high-level cultivators not originally from the Heaven Observation Field who did benefit, Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar believed it was partly because they were not tied to any specific world and lacked the marking of a world. Another factor might be their sufficiently long activities in the Heaven Observation Field and Spirit Luxuriant World, under the tacit approval of Kou Chongxue and Shang Xia, which involved long-term cultivation using the world origin of their world.

As Shang Xia's Origin Star Avatar entered the Heaven Observation Field with the Jiuyin Ark, he was immediately sensed by his true body around the Spirit Luxuriant World. Now that they were so close to each other, they were able to sync their memories instantly.

Rather than heaving a sigh of relief, Shang Xia became even more alert, ready to respond to any unexpected events.

The location of the Heaven Observation Field was unknown unless the spatial coordinates were leaked. No one outside was aware of it.

Back in the world ruins, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar wasn’t worried about exposing the Heaven Observation Field ,even though he was fighting with Yan Yu and Guan Ziqing.

However, now that 2 massive ships returned, especially since they had the strange new Spirit Ark, they would probably be immediately exposed to the scrutiny of various Sages lurking around the Heaven Observation Field.

They would certainly not allow the Spirit Luxuriant World to easily complete their ascension.

Although those Sages could send their energies into the Heaven Observation Field, it would be greatly diminished by the presence of the Star Curtain. The perceptions of those peering in wouldn’t be able to see too much.

In such circumstances, the ships would be able to remain undetected in the chaotic streams as long as their positions weren’t revealed.

However... That would only ensure they would be able to travel to the space around the Spirit Luxuriant World. The moment they emerged, they would be exposed to everyone observing Shang Xia and the Spirit Luxuriant World.

Shang Xia knew that the final test for the Spirit Luxuriant World was probably upon them. In such circumstances, it was wishful thinking if he thought he would be able to avoid a bitter battle.