Chapter 1787: Spirit Qing World

While Shang Xia was locked in battle with Gu Yi beyond the heavenly screen, the 9 Elysiums in the Essence Luxuriant World once again formed their grand formation. They began to gather power, preparing to lend their strength to Shang Xia in his fight.

Now that the world had completed its ascension, the power that could be drawn from the Elysium Grand Formation had also evolved. If Shang Xia accepted the boost in strength, he would be able to unleash a much greater fighting might.

However, to the confusion of the Elysium True Immortals, Shang Xia flatly rejected their assistance. Instead, he chose to rely solely on his own cultivation, the projection of the Crimson Soul Tablet, and his partial control over the World’s Will to contend with Gu Yi.

Even if it left him in a reactive and disadvantaged position, Shang Xia chose it without hesitation.

Meanwhile, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar, who was guarding the Azure Qing World during its ascension, also found himself facing 2 formidable opponents:

Chen Ji of the Chen Dynasty and Yu Tang of the Yu Dynasty from the Essence Xing World surrounded him.

Upon seeing them, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar showed a flicker of curiosity and asked with a smile, "So the two of you are capable of leaving the Essence Xing World after all. I’m curious, do you plan to split up the Azure Qing World after its ascension, or are you here to destroy it before that can happen?"

Cautious of an ambush, the Sages of the Essence Xing World didn’t strike immediately. Instead, they carefully scanned the surrounding void. Chen Ji eventually responded, "That is not for you to worry about. If you retreat now, perhaps you can preserve your clone. You might even make it back in time to help your true body hold off Gu Yi. Otherwise, not only will your Essence Luxuriant World fall apart today, but even your true body may not survive."

But Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar ignored Chen Ji’s words and continued smiling. "I really do wonder... Your Essence Xing World has 33 continents, and yet none of you 3 Sages have broken through to the fourth star... It is because you never constructed a Heavenly Field? Or perhaps... If 2 of your 3 Sages die here, the last one might be able to break through?”

"Hmph! Nonsense! You think you can divide us with such drivel?!" Chen Ji snapped, making the first move to seal off the void and restrict the Origin Star Avatar’s mobility.

Yu Tang followed closely, revealing a jade vessel. Shaking it slightly, he quickly poured out its contents. A stream of seven colored light spilled from the vessel, transformed into a surging wave in the void that rushed at Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar.

In response, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar summoned his stone rod. Driving it into the void, he easily weakened the seal on the void around him.

As the prismatic wave approached, he swung it once, creating a pocket of space around him. The multicolored light wave was devoured instantly.

Just as the region of space he created disappeared, torrential streams of might burst through the nearby void fissures and trapped him within.

The powerful light was something Yu Tang had gathered across the many continents in the Essence Xing World. They came from swamps, rivers, mountain ranges, and countless other places. After centuries of refinement of those essence light, he managed to condense them all into a cloud of rainbow light. Even a Sage would suffer if they were struck directly by it.

Though Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar didn’t know exactly what it was, he certainly treated it with caution.

As the cloud of light closed in, he thrust his stone rod upward. His Origin Star Robe flared and the runes on it activated. He summoned a cascade of starlight that fell around him, clashing with the ball of light. The surrounding void corroded into a pitted ruin.

It was then that Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar raised his head to glance at the 7 suns arranged in the Big Dipper formation deep in the void. Boundless energy landed on him as his aura started to rise sharply. He didn’t give Chen Ji or Yu Tang any time to react as he stepped into the second star of the Seven Star Realm.

They were shocked by the sudden change. Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar actually grew stronger in the blink of an eye!

As they were only facing an avatar, they knew that an incredible change like that could only mean one thing. HIs true body completed some sort of critical transformation!

The same thought struck both Chen Ji and Yu Tang...

Something has gone wrong with Gu Yi. Even a powerhouse at the peak of the fifth star couldn’t stop Shang Xia’s rise!

A sense of helplessness swept through them. Due to the peculiarities of the Essence Xing World, neither of them could remain outside their world for long. Their current descent via some secret art had been intended for a swift and decisive assault.

With Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar's sudden breakthrough to the second star, their plan had been thrown into disarray. Their confidence was also shaken.

They exchanged a look. It was time for one final, desperate strike. Failure meant not only defeat but offending Gu Yi as well.

They moved in unison. Chen Ji suddenly summoned a bronze hammer and rushed forward, aiming to engage Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar in close combat.

Meanwhile, Yu Tang abandoned the still-flowing jade vessel and took out a square jade seal.

Tossing it into the air, he managed to draw on a portion of the Essence Xing World’s energy despite the multiple layers of chaotic stream around them. He directed all the power to suppress Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar from above.

The Origin Star Avatar met Chen Ji’s charge with the stone rod. The inner qi contained in him was quickly depleted as his figure became illusory. Behind him, the space around the Azure Qing World was nearly torn open by the force of the impact. Even the ascending world started to shake. Neither of them knew how much destruction was caused in the world itself.

Whatever it was, the strategy of forcing a head-on clash was working. Although Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar blocked Chen Ji’s blow, Yu Tang’s suppression that was backed by the power of his world, left him staggering and he failed to take another step forward.

Activating a Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman, Chen Ji shattered it with a single strike.

A peak-tier rank six talisman was completely useless in the face of a battle between Sages.

Calling upon the power of the 7 suns again, Shang Xia’s Origin Star Avatar drew on the power of the light streaming down from the void. However, most of the energy he drew was spent in the next clash with Chen Ji.

He knew that he couldn’t keep things up. However, facing the suppression of the 2 Sages, he couldn’t think of a way to break out of the stalemate. He could only grit his teeth and endure.

His inner qi was depleted far faster than his true body could replenish it and he knew he wouldn’t last much longer.

Just as he was about to collapse, he sensed a surge of energy bursting through the chaotic streams in the direction of the Essence Luxuriant World. Ignoring the loss energy, it rushed into the Azure Qing World.

It was an infusion of world origin from the You Continent of the Essence Luxuriant World, supplementing the ascension of the Azure Qing World. It forced the final part of the ascension to happen instantly.

The next second, the voice of the World’s Will boomed in the minds of every high-level cultivator in their world.

Spirit Qing World!