Chapter 2032: Seventh Form: Shifting Dipper

The two leaders of the Blizzard Pirates still did not know when exactly they had fallen into the other party’s trap.

Throughout the entire process, they had not noticed anything unusual and had no idea what methods the other party had used.

However, it was clearly not the time to investigate the matter. The terrifying fact that the man with the unfathomable depth standing before them, who had a young appearance... Was a Sage!

It could be said that their lives were on the line! It hung on that man’s whim!

They had actually dared to attack a Spirit Ark guarded by a Sage, even planning to seize it for themselves under his nose!

If given the chance, they would have loved nothing more than to tear Hu Shanhai into pieces, even though they knew full well they could hardly blame the matter on him.

Unfortunately, it was too late for regret. The urgent task at hand was to find a way to turn the current situation around, at the very least, to stay alive.

When Shang Xia saw the two bowing to him with terrified expressions, he smiled. "There is no need to be so nervous. To tell the truth, I was merely feeling a little itch and wished to try out something I just comprehended. That is why I summoned you two here.”

If Shang Xia had said nothing, it might have been better. The moment he gave this explanation, Cai Zhuifeng and Cai Yingxue pressed their bodies even lower. "To be able to witness the divine skill of a Sage is our honor! The Blizzard Pirates are willing to serve at your command!"

The siblings were absolutely shrewd, quickly choosing to demonstrate their submission.

Shang Xia had not intended to slaughter them all in the first place. Since they were obedient enough, he continued, "Since that is the case, it just so happens that my Spirit Ark is lacking escort Star Ships. I shall ask you Blizzard Pirates to accompany us on this journey."

Hearing that Shang Xia did not intend to kill them immediately, the Cai siblings let out a temporary sigh of relief.

Of course, they knew that their path would not be easy. Their greatest fear was that though the other side appeared to spare them, he was sending them to serve as cannon fodder.

Too bad for them, they had no choice. They could only watch as two talismans flew from Shang Xia’s hand and landed on their shoulders.

"These are rank seven Emberkindled Legacy Talismans. When necessary, you may borrow my power through them, and you can also use them to contact me directly!"

The talismans looked as if they could be plucked off their shoulders at any time, yet they weighed upon the siblings’ hearts like a thousand pounds.

Without doubt, that was how the other side was planning to control them.

The Cai siblings sighed bitterly in their hearts, but they were helpless. If he didn’t do anything, how could he possibly trust them?

Shang Xia turned his gaze to a young man beside him who was a third tier True Immortal. "Little Yuan, you will accompany the two chiefs of the Blizzard Pirates. Guide them through the void. With the invasion from other Star Fields imminent, we must hurry up.”

Yuan Qiuyuan immediately stood up and said, "Yes!"

Shang Xia then turned his eyes toward Tian Mengzi, but hesitated slightly.

Tian Mengzi was about to rise of his own accord, but Chu Jia beside him stepped forward first. "I’ll do it. I’ll bring some people to help Little Yuan!”

Shang Xia nodded. "The Giant Ape King will lend you aid at any time! As for Senior Brother Tian... Your cultivation is close to a breakthrough. It will be better for you to remain here and focus on your cultivation."

Tian Mengzi gave a helpless smile and did not insist further.

After arranging those matters, Shang Xia waved his sleeve toward the Cai siblings.

Dim starlight seemed to descend from the depths of the void, followed by the familiar feeling of space inversion. When the two barely steadied themselves, they found they had returned to their Star Ships, with Yuan Qiuyuan and Chu Jia standing beside them.

By then, the dozens of Star Ships of the Blizzard Pirates had fallen into leaderless chaos.

Earlier, that strange ark had suddenly appeared above their ships, and their chiefs vanished without a trace.

Their True Immortal leaders each tried to seize control. Some urged an immediate attack to rescue their leaders while some feared rash action might bring catastrophic consequences, even endangering their chiefs. Some proposed withdrawing some distance to observe, and some wanted to flee. Several were already starting to steer their ships away.

Yet all such chaos abruptly ceased when Cai Zhuifeng and Cai Yingxue returned.

Those close to the leaders sent voice transmissions asking questions, or directly piloted their ships nearer, wishing to meet them. Others remained cautious, sending transmission talismans instead.

Those who were feeling guilty, turned their ships around and fled in panic.

Cai Yingxue casually answered a few transmission talismans but gave no orders to pursue the deserters. She merely mentioned everything should continue as per normal.

As for the appearance of Yuan Qiuyuan and Chu Jia, those with sharp eyes had already noticed them. They also realized the respectful attitude their chiefs held toward these unfamiliar True Immortals.

The clever ones had already begun to think about what their leader was facing.

Under Cai Yingxue’s suppression, the Blizzard Pirates soon managed to end their inner turmoil.

Seeing this, Cai Zhuifeng made a gesture. "Honored guests, please come inside."

"There is no need for such trouble. True Immortal Cai, please order your men to build a platform on the deck of your ship for me to use my arts of stargazing.” Yuan Qiuyuan spoke calmly, his tone indifferent.

Cai Zhuifeng was no fool. He was startled for a second before quickly composing himself. "You are a Stargazer?"

Yuan Qiuyuan nodded slightly and said no more.

Chu Jia chuckled, "Don’t mind him. Just do as he says."

Cai Zhuifeng quickly nodded. "I understand." Then, without drawing attention, he glanced at Cai Yingxue.

Cai Yingxue immediately prepared to speak, but was cut off by Chu Jia. "Bring me to the core of your grand formation.”

Cai Yingxue dared not ask further. She led Chu Jia toward the cabin inside the ship, the place where the core of their formation was anchored.

Halfway there, Cai Yingxue could not hold back any longer and asked, "True Immortal Chu... What method exactly did Lord Sage use to bring my brother and I into your Ark without us noticing?”

Chu Jia grinned. "I was just wondering when you would finally ask. I did not expect you to lose your composure so soon."

Cai Yingxue gave an awkward laugh, but Chu Jia’s explanation soon came. "What just happened was actually his newly comprehended seventh form of his rank seven martial art. It’s called Shifting Dipper!”