Chapter 2111: It’s Finally Over?

The Essence Mu World had not yet completely fallen into the origin of the void currents, but the lake of chaos already erupted. It surged past the Essence Mu World and into the secret region, chasing closely behind Shang Xia.

The changes occurring at the origin of the void currents naturally couldn’t escape the Sages of the Flood Star Region. The Sages who had been working together to kill Shang Xia immediately altered their strategy. Instead of stubbornly pressing their assault, they turned to jointly prevent him from escaping the area.

Their purpose was simple. All they needed to do was to ensure Shang Xia was swallowed by the chaos.

Although he was capable of surviving within the void currents for a considerable length of time, it did not mean he was willing to stand still and let it swallow him whole.

The Seven Star Mace in his hand was suddenly raised, and as he pointed it above him, the distant stars began to blaze brighter.

“Fall!”

In an instant, blazing tails opened across the void as several fiery meteors tore through the void, falling straight on the four Sages who had joined hands against him.

That was the second form of his Seven Star Mace Technique, Falling Dipper!

As the four of them were about to counter it, the fiery meteors were shattered before they could find their target.

Originally, Shang Xia had intended to seize the moment when the four were distracted to escape. It was a shame the experts of the Flood Star Region had arrived to intercept his strike, allowing them to resume their full assault to keep Shang Xia in the way of the rampaging chaos.

Completely annoyed, Shang Xia couldn’t help but curse as his best chance of escape was lost.

In the short second he was still bogged down, the chaotic streams behind him surged like a massive tsunami, swallowing him whole.

Not stopping there, the void currents tore through thousands of miles of void.

In the distant void, the four Sages who watched the void currents swallow Shang Xia sighed with relief. Their eyes shone with the same glint of the joy of narrowly escaping disaster and mutual congratulation.

Although their exchange with Shang Xia had lasted only two or three rounds, even that brief clash had subjected the four of them to his horrifying might.

"It’s finally over!"

Not only the other three, but even Qian Hu, whose cultivation had reached the sixth star of the Martial Emptiness Realm, let out a long breath.

Yet just then, a cold, detached voice rang in all their ears. "You merely removed a minor distraction. The Essence Mu World has not fully entered the origin of the void currents! This is no time to be slacking off!"

At once, the four Sages turned solemn again and answered in unison, "Sage Shan Lao is right! Everyone, back to your positions!”

Shan Lao, a Sage from the Essence Shen Heavenly Field and the only cultivator in the Flood Star Region who had reached the grand completion stage, shattered Shang Xia’s Falling Dipper without even showing himself.

"Don’t let anything go wrong at the final moment." Shan Lao’s cold voice came again. "Be wary of Mei Jingya... She will not give up so easily."

This time, Qian Hu responded, equally seriously, "Now that the combined strength of our Flood Star Region is gathered here... Even if the Star Origin Lord personally comes, he won’t be able to stir any trouble! The events that transpired with the Essence Zhen Heavenly Field will not happen again!”

By the time their conversation ended, the Essence Mu World disappeared into the secret region. While the lake of chaos that was the origin of the void currents overflowed, started to pour out into the Flood Star Region.

Contrary to what the Sages of the Flood Star Region imagined, Shang Xia’s situation after falling into the void currents was not as dire as they thought.

Having previously endured it within the lake of chaos, he had long been prepared for its corrosive nature. His only real concern was the impact of the raging torrent battering his body.

However, the way to deal with it was to expend even more inner qi. With his foundation so dense and deep, Shang Xia could endure the drain for a long time.

Thus, instead of being swept aimlessly through the void, he stabilized himself after being pushed a certain distance. He even began to force his way upstream against currents.

One couldn’t forget... During the battle outside the Five Essence Heavenly Field, Shang Xia had already attempted to control a portion of the void currents. With his abilities, he managed to restrain a portion of the Star Origin Lord’s strength.

Later, while he had been immersed in absorbing origin qi in the lake of chaos, though most of his strength had been devoted to absorbing and refining the unique origin qi, he still spared some effort to further his mastery over the void currents, achieving considerable progress. While he was still not as adept as the Star Origin Lord when it came to controlling it, the actual void currents were no longer a threat to him.

In fact, Shang Xia could have used the channels carved by the void currents to leave the Flood Star Region altogether. But having been relentlessly pursued and cornered by so many their Sages, and swallowed by the void currents due to effort, he would write his name in reverse if he didn’t mess with them!

Just as Shang Xia was approaching the Essence Mu World once more, a familiar World’s Will entered the currents. Even amid the turbulence, it accurately locked onto his position and drew rapidly closer.

The Essence Mu World?

Mei Jingya?

Shang Xia felt puzzled. Though surprised that she could locate him within the void currents, he sensed no hostility from her. Thus, he took the initiative to approach, extending his divine soul to meet her.

"You..."

"You?"

Both were startled by the other’s methods. In that instant of contact, they simultaneously tried to voice their questions.

Shang Xia was astonished that Mei Jingya, with her cultivation, could control the World’s Will to such an extent that she could pierce through the void currents to find him.

Meanwhile, Mei Jingya was equally amazed that Shang Xia had not been swept away or harmed by the chaos. Not to mention the fact he could extend his divine soul within it.

The corrosion of the void currents affected not only a cultivator’s body and the space around them, but also their divine soul that they projected outward.

Yet, unlike Shang Xia’s simple surprise, Mei Jingya’s emotions carried a trace of regret, as though disappointed that he was not in as much danger as she had imagined, which in turn diminished the urgency of her intended rescue.

"Sage Shang..." She finally said after steadying herself. "Will you please hear me out?”

Mei Jingya quickly adjusted her composure. This time, she had come with a request, and could no longer afford to worry about pride.