Chapter 1751: Infusion of the World Fragment

"Looks like I have to congratulate Sage Shang!” Zhuo Gudao smiled cheerfully and cupped his fists. "You have received the inheritance of the Heaven Observation Sect’s rank seven talisman and received the Star Origin Lord’s acknowledgment. I believe it’s only a matter of time before you receive the full inheritance of the Heaven Observation Sect from the Essence Ping World!”

"With the Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman in your possession, your Tongyou Institution... No, perhaps even your world, will possess more Sages! Given time, it won’t be long before the great Heaven Observation Sect reappears in the vast sea of stars!”

Everyone could hear the sinister undertones hidden beneath Zhuo Gudao’s seemingly sincere congratulations.

Even so, every Sage present couldn’t help but cast strange, scrutinizing looks at Shang Xia and all those under his protection.

It was a blatant political maneuver, designed to instill fear and caution toward Shang Xia and the Spirit Luxuriant World. However, Shang Xia had no way to refute it.

The Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman was real. Its ability to grant the power of Sages to True Immortals was also real. Now that Shang Xia understood its true effects, he wouldn’t ignore it on purpose.

Even if Shang Xia had no such intentions... Even if the Tongyou Institution refused to acknowledge it, the mere fact that Shang Xia had restored the talisman meant that they were branded with the mark of the Heaven Observation Sect. In the future, they would have to bear a portion of the Heaven Observation Sect’s karma.

Let it not be forgotten. No matter how Zhuo Gudao described it, the once-destroyed Heaven Observation Sect that suppressed multiple Heavenly Fields a millennium ago still ended up in ruin, Its legacy was merely severed.

Of the various Heavenly Fields that took part in the destruction of the Heaven Observation Field... 1,000 years might have passed, but that wouldn’t stop them from joining hands again to exterminate any remnants of the once-illustrious power.

Unless...

"Don’t let him mess with your dao heart! Focus on escorting the Ark back!”

A hoarse shout came from the other side of the void. Kou Chongxue was barely holding back 2 Sages with the support of the world, but it was clear he had reached his limit.

Shang Xia naturally would not be shaken by a few words from Zhuo Gudao. However, there was no time to delay. He chose to strike first!

Reaching out, the stone rod that pierced the Star Origin Lord’s clone earlier returned to his hand. Swinging into the space in front of him, starlight rippled across the void. He unleashed the third move of his Six Harmony Rod Technique, Piercing Void!

With Shang Xia’s advancement to the Seven Star Realm, all his moved had significantly increased in power. It was strong enough to injure others of the same cultivation level.

𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

At the very least, his move surpassed the first 2 or 3 forms of Jiu Yin’s Nine Sounds of the Void.

The moment Shang Xia acted, his Origin Star Avatar also swung the projection of the Crimson Soul Tablet and sent out a strand of Star Fire with the other.

When Sage Jin and Gu Yi went to defend themselves, Zhuo Gudao chuckled to himself before doing what the Star Origin Lord did. He rapidly retreated, quickly increasing the distance between himself and Shang Xia.

With a deep frown, Shang Xia quickly gave chase as he was afraid Zhuo Gudao might be making a move on Kou Chongxue.

Yet Zhuo Gudao clearly had no intention of continuing the battle. As soon as he was far enough, he created a spatial tunnel and left the space around the Spirit Luxuriant World.

"We will surely have another chance to cooperate in the future. Allow me to offer my congratulations once again in advance, Sage Shang!" Zhuo Gudao’s parting voice echoed in Shang Xia’s ears.

But Shang Xia didn’t care at all for what he said. He immediately turned to help his Origin Star Avatar.

When he turned, he saw Sage Jin and Gu Yi turning to flee. Before he could react, Yu Kun and Hong Jing also withdrew their clones from Kou Chongxue’s sword domain.

With so many of them disappearing, it was clear the Sages understood they wouldn’t be able to win. To avoid losing more clones that would only serve to fuel the Spirit Luxuriant World’s ascension, their true bodies quickly withdrew their energy.

Just like that, Shang Xia and the Spirit Luxuriant World achieved an overwhelming victory. The integration of the mini Spirit Lyric World would no longer face any obstacles.

The battle started when the Jiuyin Ark exited the chaotic streams, and before it could return to the Spirit Luxuriant World, it ended.

Although the various clashes between the various Sages had been dramatic and dangerous, the actual time elapsed from beginning to end was brief. But the intensity far surpassed that of the battle in the ruins of the Spirit Lyric World.

Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar remained behind to escort the Jiuyin Ark back to the heavenly screen while Shang Xia reappeared beside Kou Chongxue.

“Patriarch Kou, how are you holding up?”

Shang Xia had already noticed that Kou Chongxue appeared not only physically and mentally exhausted but also had frost visibly creeping into his hair.

It was clear that although Kou Chongxue had managed to hold back 2 Sages, the toll it took on his life force wasn’t exactly negligible.

But what Shang Xia truly worried about was not that. It was the degree to which Kou Chongxue’s origin had been contaminated and assimilated by the power of their world.

The former could be recovered with rest, or at worst, replenished through the world’s ascension.

However... If the extent of assimilation ran too deep, it would be difficult for even Shang Xia to purge it. Worse still, if if could not be removed before the Spirit Luxuriant World completed its ascension, then the transformation of the world origin might further assimilate Kou Chongxue, making the effect nearly irreversible.

After all... Kou Chongxue had taken part in the battle while injured!

Kou Chongxue slowly steadied his breathing, calming his inner qi. Upon hearing the concern, he frowned slightly and said, "It’s not looking great. Because of my prior injuries, my inner qi wasn’t very stable. The power of the world seeped in and caused some changes for sure. It’s not as bad as Guan Ziqing, but removing it won’t be easy.”

Shang Xia immediately straightened his expression and muttered, "I’ll notify Chu Jia to construct an Origin Star Talisman Array in the void right away. I’ll help you purge the effects of the power of our world. We must finish this before the ascension completes!"

To his surprise, Kou Chongxue simply waved and smiled. "No rush. Let me finish."

Raising an eyebrow, Shang Xia paused.

Then Kou Chongxue said, "This battle may have been a blessing in disguise. Though I burned a few years of lifespan, during the clash with the clones of those Sages, I finally found the path to comprehending my martial intent. Once I reach the grand completion stage, I might be able to sever the power of the world with it.”

Shang Xia’s eyes narrowed, but a moment later, his expression shifted to one of surprise. "You’re confident that your sword intent will contain the properties of Seventh Order energy? Will it be enough to sever the connection completely?"

Kou Chongxue laughed softly. "I only have a tiny clue as of now! Whether it works or not... We’ll see!”

Shang Xia could not help but sigh in admiration.

This is the true meaning of the Son of Luck favored by our world...

Just then, a faint fluctuation rippled through the void. The Spirit Luxuriant World trembled violently as world origin showed signs of spiraling out of control.

Shang Xia and Kou Chongxue stopped their discussion instantly and when they turned to look, they saw the Jiuyin Ark descending below the heavenly screen.