Chapter 1259
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Yunxi's News, Cosmic Alliance
At this point, regardless of whether someone is backing him up, the Kongtong Realm is something that must be found!
Until then, all we can do is wait quietly. With the vast wreckage of the space fleet outside providing cover, we don't need to worry about safety while hiding inside this inconspicuous ship.
It's time to take this opportunity to reflect and prepare for the Void Refinement stage.
However, I happened to run into these three old men and took the opportunity to ask them about the local cultivation system of the Microcosm, especially how far a Star Warrior can ultimately develop.
Is there a chance to break through to Star Martial Emperor while I'm at it?
"That might be a bit difficult."
Master Yanling stroked his chin, clearly having a deep understanding of this matter, as a local strongman who had been navigating the area for thousands of years.
"The biggest weakness of the Star Martial System is lifespan. Although cultivation is easy and breakthroughs are quick, one will die before reaching two hundred years old. This is a fatal flaw that is difficult to solve!"
"Moreover, without the support of technological equipment, it is difficult to defeat cultivators of the same level. It can be said that it is a flawed and incomplete cultivation civilization, unable to support an era of a universe on its own."
"But what's terrifying is that the main civilization of the extraterrestrial demons is technology! Driven by technology, the immature Star Martial Arts system suddenly broke free from its shackles at a certain level and became a being that controls the rules!"
At this point, Lin Shan seemed to be deep in thought.
Mastering the laws is a level only true immortals possess, and even within the long lifespan of the immortal world, it is extremely difficult, let alone for a fleeting Star Warrior.
But the explosive development of technology cannot be stopped!
With all sorts of incredible power, as long as one breaks out of that cycle at a certain point through a powerful external force, the Star Warrior's flaws will be remedied by acquired means, instantly transforming them into a powerhouse comparable to a True Immortal.
That is.
Star Forger!
"Actually, they have another name: Shepherds of the Stars."
When this mysterious name was mentioned, all three patriarchs showed deep apprehension, clearly having heard of the cosmic war tens of thousands of years ago in ancient texts and oral traditions.
The power of extraterrestrial demons lies not only in their advanced technology and weaponry, but also, crucially, in their cultivation!
It once caused heavy losses to the immortal army.
"However, this system requires a large amount of stellar energy, even the ability to devour stars. This is simply not feasible in the luminous universe. Only the vast and boundless technological universe of the extraterrestrial demons' own homeland can nurture such heaven-defying beings!"
"So if you want to try Star Martial here, there is no way you can embark on the path of Star Refiner. Moreover, the strength of Star Martial Emperor is not as good as that of Void Realm cultivators. It is like a chicken rib with no taste."
"However, the Glimmering Universe is not without Star Refiners."
At this point, he and the other two exchanged a glance, and he sighed without saying anything, a rare occurrence for them.
Lin Shan immediately understood.
This must be what they call the 'monitors'!
I've heard this code name a few times before. It seems to be a terrifying extraterrestrial demon guarding the faint universe. It was this person who ambushed and killed the True Immortal Dongting Elder!
However, the other party seemed too lazy to pay attention to these small fry from the Immortal Remnant Alliance. Perhaps in the eyes of such a big shot, finding the Kongtong Realm was the main goal.
"Over the past tens of thousands of years, among the remnants of the immortal path, there have been pioneers who have tried to integrate into the Star Martial System, attempting to forge a broad road that no one before them had ever explored by adopting a strategy of pursuing two major paths in parallel!"
"But unfortunately, they all failed."
"Among them are many powerful figures who have reached the peak of the Void Transformation stage, just one step away from becoming True Immortals!"
"Without immortal veins, without stars, no path can be taken, and in the end, one can only regretfully grow old and die in the long river of time."
At this point, the Spirit Master suddenly seemed to remember something.
"Wait, have you forgotten that a hundred years ago, a large group of extraterrestrial demons descended upon the Glimmering Universe and then vanished in a fleeting moment? Among them, a girl on one of the ships secretly sent a message to our Immortal Remnant Alliance."
The Spirit Master also remembered, and a strange expression appeared on his face.
"That's right. Even now I'm still wondering how that girl, a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, could mix in with the extraterrestrial demons' void fleet. Could it be that she's going to follow them back to the technological universe?"
Lin Shan was startled. Were they talking about Zhang Yunxi?
Ancestor Yanling sighed.
"I wonder which family's girl she is. It's not that easy for her to infiltrate the technological universe. Ancient books record that when extraterrestrial demons invaded hundreds of thousands of years ago, the commander of the immortal army, Immortal Lord Xuheng, also adopted his subordinates' suggestion to send people to infiltrate the enemy camp and infiltrate the technological universe to investigate the enemy's situation. But all of those people died."
"died?"
"That's right! Between the Twilight Universe and the Technological Universe, you have to pass through their many tests. These tests don't consider whether you're a cultivator or a Star Warrior; they simply trace your origins from the depths of your soul! If you're not a native of the Technological Universe, you'll definitely be detected by technological means, and no matter how you disguise yourself, you can't fool anyone."
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Oh, that's okay.
Lin Shan was initially quite worried, but he felt relieved after hearing this.
A native of the technological universe?
That Zhang Yunxi, this time traveler, is really something. There's no need to worry about her; that girl is very shrewd.
If they want to return to the Immortal Realm in the future, they can always extricate themselves from the technological universe, and might even make a name for themselves there, becoming a high-ranking Star Refiner!
"Senior, what message did that girl send you? Can you tell me?"
He was curious about what message Zhang Yunxi would leave behind.
Although nearly a century has passed, the Spirit Master, as a Void Realm expert, naturally still remembers what happened back then and recounts it all in detail.
She said that if anyone comes looking for her in the future, she should tell that person not to worry, as she will take good care of herself.
That's it?
"It's gone."
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Lin Shan understood and nodded silently, his emotions slightly complicated.
The Ancestor Yanling and Ancestor Xuling beside him looked at him strangely.
"Why do you look like a completely different person all of a sudden? You weren't saying that to me, were you?"
"Haha, no, no."
This topic was only briefly mentioned, and it was clear that the three patriarchs had no interaction with the other party and did not dwell on this issue.
While they were talking, a cultivator outside reported something.
It turns out that someone else has obtained a large amount of intelligence in another world, and they are welcoming it.
"Let's go out and take a look."
The three patriarchs led Lin Shan out of the cabin and onto the deck, only to find that groups of new native scientists from the Microcosm were being brought over, bound hand and foot!
Waaaaaah~
The group kept struggling and shouting, clearly wanting to say something.
The people from the Immortal Alliance didn't care at all. They figured that once you were kidnapped, you had no choice but to obey once you entered the park!
Behind this group of people, two burly men stood smugly, whipping them mercilessly. "Get to the inside now!"
He herded the scientists inside like sheep before finally approaching Ancestor Yanling and greeting him with a smile.
"Master, this time we plundered another world, annihilating seven or eight countries in succession, slaughtering them mercilessly before leaving triumphantly. It was exhilarating, so satisfying, hahahahaha!"
Hearing their wild laughter, Ancestor Yanling was so angry that his face twitched.
"Damn it! Who gave you permission to be so ostentatious? Aren't you afraid of giving yourself away? Have you even shaken off your pursuers?"
The two burly men waved their hands dismissively.
"Don't worry, they can't possibly follow us. We have the ability to become invisible and turn into shadows; modern technology simply can't track us!"
"Besides, they destroyed our three great spiritual realms and left all our compatriots homeless. I won't feel at ease or have a clear mind until I take revenge for this deep-seated hatred. I get angry every time I think about it!"
Those around them smiled wryly. Clearly, these two were the big shots of the Yixian Alliance, with big tempers and stubbornness, and no one could control them. They could only let them do as they pleased.
"You!"
Ancestor Yanling stretched out his finger, sighed, and helplessly put it down, then turned to Lin Shan with a bitter smile.
"Please excuse my poor young friend. These are my two unruly disciples. They've been spoiled rotten since childhood and act lawlessly. The Immortal Remnant Alliance will have to deal with them sooner or later!"
Lin Shan saw that the two burly men were both at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, clearly the next generation's successors, so he politely greeted them.
These two men were ruthless to outsiders, but quite friendly to insiders. They exchanged greetings and introduced themselves before following the others back into the ship.
Next, a large group of high-ranking Nascent Soul stage cultivators gathered in the conference room to discuss the current situation.
"Based on what we have seen and heard in various worlds, the overall strategy of the Microcosm has begun to change. In the past, they were just putting on a show of peace, but now they are truly determined to eliminate us!"
"The Cosmic Alliance has recently issued a notice requiring all countries to prepare for war. This is no small matter. I suspect they have already found clues about our hiding place."
"Not only that, the large-scale mobilization has also reached the upper echelons of the Star Martial Alliance. Did you know that there are currently seven known reclusive Star Martial Emperors emerging from the depths of the universe?"
"What are they trying to do? Are they really confident they can wipe us out completely?"
"I suggest we move away from here immediately and find a new place to settle down. It's no longer safe here; the enemy fleet could break in at any moment!"
"What's the panic? They have so many countries around the world. Just gathering them together would take forever. If you rush into a large-scale relocation, you'll only expose your whereabouts. They might be waiting to lure you out!"
Everyone held their own opinion and the debate raged on.
Most people believe that relocation is the best option. After all, the Immortal Alliance has no spiritual realm and is living in constant fear in this space debris, lacking any sense of security. They become extremely paranoid at the slightest disturbance from the outside world.
However, the final decision still depends on the three great masters of Dongxu.
Their considerations are more macro-level and cannot be limited to immediate gains and losses.
"The current exploration of Kongtong Realm has entered its final stage. All the observation and calculation data are based on the current coordinates. If we move it easily, the astronomical instruments will lose their reference points, which will cause many of our previous efforts to go to waste!"
“That’s right. Besides, we need to verify the data afterwards. If the coordinates are changed, there will definitely be deviations when we re-verify, which would be meaningless.”
"Finding the Kongtong Realm is of paramount importance. Even if we change our coordinates, they will eventually find us after a while. We can't keep hiding and giving up halfway. Otherwise, we'll be wiped out by the Cosmic Alliance before we even find the Kongtong Realm!"
These words, when considered in light of reality, do indeed make sense.
Astronomical observation involves massive cosmological calculations. Given the ever-changing void, one's own coordinates and surrounding reference points are crucial. If one is also constantly moving, then one's subsequent calculations and analyses will definitely be biased.
A small mistake can lead to a huge difference!
Not to mention astronomical units and spatial nodes, which are far, far smaller than millimeters!
"So at this stage, we can only take a gamble and try to calculate the exact location of the Kongtong Realm before the Cosmic Alliance finds us, otherwise we won't have enough time left later."
After reaching a consensus, everyone reluctantly accepted the decision.
Next comes the intense preparation phase!
Since we've decided to stay, we must be prepared to fight to the death. This is a matter of life and death for the remnants of the immortal path!
Both sides are racing against time; they have no way out.
If we can find the Kongtong Realm before the enemy attacks, we still have a chance to survive; if we can't, then we'll all perish!
After the meeting, Lin Shan went to the cabin assigned to him and settled in, gaining a clear understanding of the current life-or-death situation.
This is the first time I've come to the Cosmic Light and personally experienced a life-threatening disaster!
Their own fate would also be tied to the Immortal Remnant Alliance.
If the three patriarchs hadn't given him the treasures to break through to the Void Realm, he could have simply left and continued to lie low in the Steel Furnace World, waiting for the right time to find the Kongtong Realm on his own. But now, it was impossible for him to abandon them.
Moreover, there is strength in numbers. Compared to investigating slowly on your own, the success rate may not be as high as having the support of the Immortal Remnant Alliance!
The Old Man of Dongting died while searching for the Kongtong Realm alone. He learned from the mistakes of the past and was well aware of the dangers of the microcosm. Fortune and honor are found in danger!
There's not much he can do to help right now, so he should focus on honing his skills and preparing for his primordial spirit to break through to the Void Realm.
Xing Yiyuan, the Star Sword Immortal, was invited out again.
"What's wrong? Why are you calling me, this fairy?"
This lady is very tolerant and doesn't care about Lin Shan's previous offense at all. Of course, it's possible that it was just a piece of clothing, and even if it was offensive, it wouldn't be a big deal.
"I would like to ask you for some tips on breaking through to the Void Transformation stage."
"Hehehe, you should ask the cultivators of the Immortal Dao civilization. How could I, a descendant of the Sword Dao civilization, know as much as they do?"
"You're too modest, senior."
Lin Shan bowed respectfully.
"You are a sword immortal! Your insightful perspective is exceptional. Even if you are not a cultivator in the immortal path, you can tell me how I should cultivate with just a glance. I urgently need your guidance now!"
"Yo~"
Xing Yiyuan teased:
"You've got some nerve, kid. You slapped me not long ago, and now you're asking me for advice. You change your mind faster than flipping through a book!"
Well, it seems all women are the same, regardless of breast size, they definitely hold grudges.
Lin Shan shamelessly took out the star-finding needle and waved it in front of her.
"Senior, I can promise you about the Immortal Sword. I will definitely keep my word when the opportunity arises. But for now, you must help me break through to the Void Realm, right?" (End of Chapter)