Chapter 1765: Real Use Of The Origin Star Talisman

After one became a Sage, their combat strength would reach an unimaginable level.

Like how other Sages could spy on them from outside the Star Curtain, Shang Xia could also peer at the known Heavenly Fields when required.

However... For those hidden, remote corners of the Heaven Observation Field, of which most were hidden by chaotic streams, powerful formations or restrictions, or veiled by other natural or artificial means... Even Shang Xia couldn’t see through them.

In truth, Shang Xia himself no longer knew how vast the Heaven Observation Field was, nor how many undiscovered places remained within.

Perhaps the Star Origin Lord Manor in the Star Origin Dao Field held a more comprehensive record, but even within the Star Origin Dao Field Dojo, such records were likely top secret, accessible only to the high-level True Immortals of or the upper echelons of the Star Origin Guards.

Take for example, the Azure Origin World and the Azure Spiritual World in the past. Before their fusion and their connection to the Star Origin Dao Field, their existence was unknown to the rest. Otherwise... The Spirit Abundance World’s invasion might have arrived hundreds of years earlier.

In fact... Since the ascension of the Essence Luxuriant World was complete, Shang Xia sensed a lot fewer prying eyes from outside. It wasn’t just because he reached the second star of the Seven Star Realm and possessed the strength to deter any spies. More importantly, with the world ascension, the chaotic streams became even more erratic and powerful. It was nearly impossible for Sages to observe what lay inside, even if they knew where the Essence Luxuriant World was.

Shang Xia might not be able to notice those places that had been hidden in the past, but the second the hidden forces started to stir, they were unable to hide from Shang Xia’s senses any longer.

Just as his Origin Star Avatar was warning the True Immortals in the fleet, and while Shang Xia’s true body prepared to make a move, a sudden disturbance caught his attention. He turned to stare in a certain direction in the void.

“Sage Shang, no need to rush, this old man has arrived!” Zhuo Gudao’s figure emerged from the void and cupped his hands in salute.

Shang Xia’s gaze was cold as he looked at the newcomer. “Sage Zhuo, are you here to stop me?”

Zhuo Gudao chuckled and quickly waved his hand. “Not at all, not at all! I’ve merely come as a guest. I’m here to talk to you about the Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman. There were too many prying eyes in the past, and I couldn’t say much. I hope you won’t mind my sudden visit.”

However, as he walked closer, his immense aura at the second star of the Martial Emptiness Realm began to recede. Though, in Shang Xia’s perception, it felt like a dormant volcano, quietly accumulating power, its smoldering energy like subterranean fire ready to burst forth at any time.

Shang Xia stood with his hands behind his back and said coolly, “So you’ve come as a hostile guest. Sage Zhuo, do not forget. This is my Essence Luxuriant World!”

Zhuo Gudao had hidden his true strength during the previous battle. He was forced to reveal his true cultivation, but he quickly withdrew. Though both of them had been probing each other out, no direct confrontation happened. However... They were around the Essence Luxuriant World, and Shang Xia could wield the power of the World’s Will. It was an advantage that any Sage possessed in their home ground.

Zhuo Gudao kept his friendly demeanor. “There’s no need for misunderstanding, Sage Shang. As I’ve said, I’ve not come to fight. I’m only here to converse.”

Despite his words, Shang Xia knew full well that Zhuo Gudao’s purpose was to stall him. As long as Shang Xia refrained from making a move, the other side would not engage either.

Shang Xia’s gaze turned sharp. “Sage Zhuo, do you really intend for my fleet to be destroyed?”

Zhuo Gudao smiled. “Certainly not. As long as you, Sage Shang, remain still, and your clone does not act, then I and the others will also refrain from fighting. What happens afterward will depend on the experts of your world.”

Shang Xia finally understood that Zhuo Gudao’s true intention was to stop all Sages from the Essence Luxuriant World from fighting. As long as he didn’t make a move, no Sages would interfere. The assault on the fleet would be left to the True Immortals on both sides.

Zhuo Gudao then added with a hint of schadenfreude, “Unlike other worlds that elevate with the united efforts of those in their world, your Essence Luxuriant World’s rise was brought about by you alone.”

“While I must admit that Sage Shang’s methods of forcibly elevating a world are awe-inspiring, and your individual strength strikes fear into us Sages, I wonder... Has such a powerful guardian left the cultivators of your world to become too soft? Are they too inexperienced in weathering storms?”

Shang Xia did not respond visibly to the provocation. He simply asked, “So... Sage Zhuo, you seem confident of victory. Did you also mobilize the Star Origin Guards?”

Zhuo Gudao sighed, “That brings me to the second reason I came to visit today.”

Shang Xia raised a brow. “Right. You mentioned the Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman?”

It was the talisman Shang Xia named the Origin Star Talisman after his success back then.

Zhuo Gudao nodded. “To be precise, the only reason the Star Origin Lord’s clone helped you by leaving is because of the robe you restored. The runes are made from the inheritance of the Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman.”

With such a long delay, Shang Xia knew that he could no longer interfere with the matters of the fleet. He simply cupped his hands and spoke casually since there was nothing he could do anyway. “Please enlighten me, Sage Zhuo.”

Zhuo Gudao raised his eyebrow and countered with a question. “Sage Shang, do you know the true function of the Heaven Observation Great Constellation Talisman?”

A flash of light sparked in Shang Xia’s eyes. “Didn’t you already witness its might for yourself?”

Zhuo Gudao blinked in surprise. “Sage Shang, you didn’t use it when breaking through to the Marital Emptiness Realm? This...”

As his tone changed, Zhuo Gudao sighed. “I had assumed you were able to advance before your world’s ascension because of the talisman. But it turns out... You never used it at all.”

Shang Xia’s eyes narrowed. “So this talisman can aid in breaking through to the Martial Emptiness Realm?”

Zhuo Gudao appeared even more shocked as he gasped, “You really didn’t know?!”

Shang Xia raised an eyebrow and muttered, “Before my advancement, I didn’t even have the ability to craft a rank seven talisman.”

Zhuo Gudao was completely dumbfounded by his revelation. He no longer wished to speak to a freak like Shang Xia.

However, his silence was something Shang Xia didn’t wish for at the moment. He pressed, “Is there anything else Sage Zhuo wishes to advise me on? Perhaps the origin of this talisman and what it meant to the Heaven Observation Sect?”