Chapter 2033: Cluster of Stars

Shang Xia himself had not expected that he would so quickly create the seventh form of his Seven Star Mace Technique.

Sometimes inspiration simply came without reason.

It was during the journey after departing from the Essence Luxuriant Heavenly Field, in the midst of a normal cultivation session, that Shang Xia, while sensing and interacting with the distant Dipper Star Formation, was suddenly struck by inspiration and created his new technique.

Judging by the name, it was hardly something one would associate with a mace technique. It sounded more like some secret art or divine ability.

But in reality, it truly was a mace technique, perfectly attuned to the inner qi produced by his Big Dipper Star Origin he had cultivated.

As for the two chiefs of the Blizzard Pirates, they had simply been unlucky enough to become the first targets upon whom Shang Xia tested his mace technique in actual combat.

From the results, however, his move had been an overwhelming success. When Shang Xia first unleashed it, it had shocked every True Immortal on board.

It was not only that the two chiefs were instantly transported into the Spirit Ark without any prior warning, but also that Shang Xia had moved not only people but the entire Spirit Ark itself above the two large Star Ships that belonged to the Blizzard Pirates.

Of course, as for how the protection formations of those two large Star Ships were broken so swiftly, that was mainly the work of Chu Jia, the rank six Formation Grandmaster.

Still, it was only possible because the distance between them had not been too great. Otherwise, even for Shang Xia, attempting to move a Spirit Ark so far would not have been easy.

Once all matters were arranged, Shang Xia again immersed himself in cultivation.

Having reached the seventh star and successfully created the seventh form of his Seven Star Mace Technique, his next goal was to comprehend a martial intent and enter the grand completion stage, thereby preparing for his advancement to the next level.

Of course, if calculated according to the normal pace of cultivation, it was still an extremely distant goal for him.

There was still the Crimson Soul Tablet which hadn’t been fully restored...

For many cultivators of the Chaotic Sea of Stars, who were still fumbling in the dark for ways to reach the Martial Eternity Realm, Shang Xia’s greatest advantage was that as long as he had sufficient supply of world origin, the Crimson Soul Tablet could deduce a personalized path to the next level based on his foundations.

Therefore, what Shang Xia needed most urgently was to comprehend a martial intent, thereby reaching the grand completion stage of the Seven Star Realm. Only then could he know how to prepare for the breakthrough.

Meanwhile, the Giant Ape King was busy becoming more familiar with the stone rod Shang Xia had gifted him that used to be a Heaven Supporting Jade Pillar.

This stone rod suited him perfectly. Compared with the iron staff he had once wielded, it was countless times stronger. With the staff in hand, the Giant Ape King’s strength had risen by at least 30 percent.

During his seclusion, Shang Xia occasionally split his attention to observe the two pirate chiefs of the Blizzard Pirates.

Since they were subdued, the two had shown remarkable cooperation.

Shang Xia had initially thought they might still scheme against them in secret, but in truth, the siblings were more clear-sighted than anyone else.

They obeyed Chu Jia’s orders without question and strictly followed Yuan Qiuyuan’s guidance on navigation. Even though Yuan Qiuyuan never once revealed their destination or mission objectives, the siblings never displayed the slightest curiosity.

Not only that, but they strongly suppressed any doubts or resistance among the pirates.

During that period, some suspected that their chiefs had become puppets and tried to take a faction of pirates and break away. Others secretly wanted to leave on their own.

But whatever it was, all were ruthlessly dealt with by the siblings. The cruelty and decisiveness they displayed were their true nature as Star Pirates.

On the journey that followed, because of the massive escort fleet, the Spirit Ark’s movements could no longer be well concealed.

Soon enough, they were discovered by long-distance fleets traveling through the Distant Star Region. Before long, starships from Heavenly Fields arrived to monitor their every move.

As a powerful Star Pirate Group with considerable fame in the Chaotic Sea of Stars, the Blizzard Pirates naturally attracted vigilance from surrounding Heavenly Fields.

Thus, although their route passed close to the Distant Star Region, they never truly entered it. With the turmoil of the Spatial Vortex created, no forces were dispatched to surround the Blizzard Pirates.

Otherwise, their blatant move would have been seen as nothing less than a provocation.

Even so, as word spread, the Blizzard Pirates gained fame among the pirate groups of the Chaotic Sea of Stars.

During that period, their communication with the outside world grew frequent, with some forces even sending people across great distances to visit. But the Cai siblings always found ways to tactfully dismiss them.

Still, once those visitors departed, rumors spread that the Blizzard Pirates had acquired a Spirit Ark, and that their number of top experts in the Martial Void Realm had increased.

In the eyes of outsiders who lacked the truth, the Blizzard Pirates, already among the stronger large Star Pirate Groups, seemed to have filled their final gap with the addition of a Spirit Ark. With Yuan Qiuyuan and Chu Jia openly present as True Immortals, their overall strength now rivaled that of super Star Pirate Groups.

Thus, under the escort of two large Star Ships and 20 to 30 medium and small ones, the Spirit Ark skirted around the Distant Star Region and arrived at the true edge of the Chaotic Sea of Stars, where looking out into the depths of the void, one could see the boundless sea of stars filled with blazing stars.

Yuan Qiuyuan, who had always guided their course, finally gave his first order to halt the fleet for rest.

Cai Zhuifeng immediately appeared on the deck, watching Yuan Qiuyuan descend from the observation platform. He asked respectfully, "Stargazer Yuan, how long will we stay here? Will we continue our voyage afterward?"

After this time together, Cai Zhuifeng understood that the third tier True Immortal he was speaking to was actually a Stargazer with profound abilities.

Although Shang Xia, Chu Jia, and Yuan Qiuyuan had never once revealed their identities, the sharp Cai siblings had long since made their own guesses based on their interactions. That was also the fundamental reason why they had cooperated so diligently.

In their eyes, it might be the only chance to elevate the Blizzard Pirates to a new level.

Pausing slightly, Yuan Qiuyuan eventually sighed, "We are only stopping briefly. Next, prepare to face trouble."

With that, Yuan Qiuyuan nodded slightly to Cai Zhuifeng, then flew straight off the large Star Ship to the Spirit Ark.

At the same time, another streak of light flew out from the large Star Ship under Cai Yingxue’s command, also heading for the Spirit Ark.