Chapter 719
Cooperation
"I have felt your sincerity, fellow Daoist. You may continue to ask if you want to know anything, but you must not involve the coordinates of this star field."
Fei Yun knew that Xu Chen might already know the coordinates of this star field, but Xu Chen knew that it was his own business, and if he told him, it would be a betrayal of his own star field.
“I understand. What I want to ask is still about the relationship between star domains, and it certainly doesn’t involve star domains other than yours,” Xu Chen said with a serious expression.
"Alright, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask." Having obtained a top-grade innate treasure, Fei Yun was extremely excited.
"Does Fellow Daoist know the coordinates of some powerful star fields, the kind that are not afraid of being attacked by others?" Xu Chen had been thinking of digging a big pit for Jiu Yuan.
"Yes, there are. I know of three star regions with sixth-realm experts who spread their coordinates in the chaos, inviting many experts to their star regions for exchanges."
"These coordinates are known to anyone who communicates with other star systems. But you're probably wondering why they're not afraid?"
"Because these three star regions are suppressed by experts at the peak of the sixth realm, a portion of their essence has been completely integrated into the star region's will. It can be said that as long as they fight on their home ground, even experts at the seventh realm will not have much of an advantage."
"If we really want to annex a star field that is suppressed by a powerful expert at the peak of the sixth realm, it would require dozens or even hundreds of experts at the peak of the sixth realm of the same level to take action. In that case, nearly half of the experts would have to perish to succeed."
Hearing Fei Yun's explanation, Xu Chen nodded, showing an expression of understanding.
Three jade slips appeared before Xu Chen, each containing the major coordinates of the three star regions, along with related information.
Xu Chen scanned it with his divine sense and found that the introduction was quite detailed.
A mid-grade defensive innate treasure appeared in Xu Chen's hands.
"Fellow Daoist Fei has been so considerate of me, so I can't be stingy!"
Fei Yun's eyes lit up, and he smiled as he accepted the mid-grade defensive innate treasure.
"Fellow Daoist, please feel free to ask any further questions. I will answer them to the best of my knowledge!"
Xu Chen and Fei Yun ate and chatted at the dinner table.
Finally, Xu Chen asked that crucial question.
“Fellow Daoist Feiyun, in my star field there is a powerful enemy who is above the third realm of the Great Dao. He has long laid a trap, placing his profound secrets within my body, and regards me as resources.”
"I didn't understand before, and even found a star field where the myriad paths were not fully developed, and drove me away and occupied it."
"I want to use this as a starting point to dig a huge pit for him, what should I do?"
Upon hearing that his wealthy patron was being regarded as provisions by a powerful figure on the Great Dao, Fei Yun's face revealed anger and a sense of shared hatred.
“Fellow Daoist Xu’s enemy is my enemy. Since he dares to do this, I have come up with a foolproof plan for you to kill him.”
“Fellow Daoist Fei, my previous idea was to lure him into a powerful star field, but that’s the nature of the relationship between star fields, so my plan failed.”
"I'm looking for a way to kill him without revealing my star system coordinates. How can I do that?" Xu Chen asked humbly.
"Fellow Daoist, are you currently able to shield yourself from the profound mysteries of those powerful beings on the Great Dao?"
"It's already blocked, otherwise I wouldn't dare to come looking for Fellow Daoist Fei."
"That makes things easier." Fei Yun stroked his chin.
"I sensed the aura of weapon crafting and array formation from you, fellow Daoist. You must be quite accomplished in these two fields."
"There is a simple method, but it requires finding another small star field where the myriad paths are not yet fully developed, cutting it apart, and then finding a way to use it as a seed in the chaos to open up an even smaller star field. Set up a large array around it to destroy the small star field, especially a large array containing the primordial space, to shield it and prevent it from returning to the original star field."
"After guiding him there, activate the formation, and then return, leaving the powerful figure on the Great Dao in chaos."
"If you can lure the demons here, that would be even better," Fei Yun carefully devised a plan for Xu Chen.
"But even the most perfect plan can fail, so I need to consider a way out for you, fellow Daoist."
"What backup plan?" Xu Chen became interested.
"If you are truly no match for them, you can go to those three great star regions and reincarnate in one of them, thus becoming a being in that star region."
"The true spirits existing in the myriad rivers of this star field will dissipate and transfer to this star field."
"Once you are strong enough, you can come back to take revenge."
"This matter is recorded in the legends of the outer space; some powerful individuals have done so," Fei Yun said.
"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."
After returning to the main realm of the Great Stream Sect, Xu Chen entered the Holy White Space again to continue his exploration.
The extraterrestrial laws and techniques he created almost all led to other star systems, some weak and some powerful.
The weak star fields are not yet fully developed, while the powerful ones have strong individuals above the fourth realm of the Great Dao in charge of them.
While exploring these star regions, Xu Chen also learned to use the laws of these star regions to conceal his aura.
Gradually, Xu Chen became less interested in exploring and began to roam the various star systems.
Millions of years have passed in this way.
When Xu Chen returned from other star regions, he suddenly sensed that a new Dao essence had appeared in his star region. This new Dao essence was the Dao essence of the star region where the myriad Daos were not yet fully developed, which was occupied by Jiu Yuan.
Inside a massive temple, Xu Chen and the Daoist Master were playing chess.
"The one behind you was quick-witted and agile, and actually used the spatial origin divine technique to bring that star field back to the Star Sea Domain, allowing the Star Sea Domain's will to devour it."
"The reward bestowed by the will of the Star Sea has made the person behind you even stronger."
"If you don't have any other means, you can only be a small-time supplier." Zun Hai looked at Xu Chen with regret.
"Senior, there's always a way out. There will always be a solution."
"Look at me now, I'm on the path to the Great Dao, but I don't know when that will be." Xu Chen laughed heartily, appearing extremely optimistic.
"You're quite open-minded, that's good. Let's continue playing chess, and we can also have a deeper conversation."
As Zunhai spoke, he called three more friends to shield the entire hall.
"What you're looking for, senior, is truly profound."
Xu Chen sensed the immense power of the Great Dao that sealed off the entire temple, and was speechless.
"Among all the powerful figures on the Great Dao, my talent is actually not that high. The reason I have been able to get to this point is firstly due to planning, secondly due to friends, and thirdly due to leading a group of friends to become stronger together."
"So with my eyes, I can see things pretty accurately, whether they are known or unknown."
"To reach my level, one must achieve a state of complete clarity of thought."
"Therefore, I am willing to become sworn brothers with you, and establish a symbiotic curse." Zun Hai looked intently at Xu Chen. Xu Chen, on the other hand, was startled. The symbiotic curse under the will of the Star Sea Domain was extremely strict, and even powerful figures on the Great Dao had to abide by it.
Simply put, if one side truly perishes, the true spirit of the other side will be consumed in the long river of myriad paths. Even the strongest on the Great Dao cannot escape this fate.
“Senior, you’re going too deep into this. I know what you want, there’s no need for that,” Xu Chen said after considering for a moment.
"You've reached the pinnacle of the Star Sea Domain through unorthodox methods. I estimate that the only thing that would catch your eye now is the Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure, but those things are only possessed by the most powerful experts on the Great Dao in the entire Star Sea Domain."
"So even if we had it, we couldn't protect it. But I promise you, if I ever find the Xuanhuang Treasure in the future, I will give it to you as soon as possible. This oath can be witnessed by the will of the Star Sea Domain."
"As for the others, my friends and I are mostly spirits of heaven and earth. Although we also raise some Holy Ancestor Clan members in the Star Sea we guard, we are all here to form a large army to resist the alien demons on the border."
"If you wish, these star seas are all available for your human race to develop. With the abundant resources in such vast star seas, you will surely be able to cultivate a god race."
"Both of these oaths can be witnessed by the will of the Star Sea Domain. What do you say?"
Zun Hai stared intently at Xu Chen.
Xu Chen recalled the few star regions where the myriad paths were not fully developed that he had seen, and kept pondering and deducing in his mind.
Xu Chen is now in an invincible position, but this invincibility comes at the cost of abandoning the human race. If he wants to leave, no ordinary expert on the Great Dao can stop him.
"I trust my senior, but what about his friends..."
"We can make the strictest agreement, and under the witness of the will of the Star Sea Domain, whoever violates it will perish."
“I genuinely want to cooperate with you, brother!” Zun Hai’s gaze was firm.
"Then aren't you afraid of the person behind me, senior?" Xu Chen smiled slightly.
"I used to be afraid, but after learning about the strength that person gained from the blessing of the Star Sea Domain, I am no longer afraid."
"As long as the benefits are great enough and there are enough powerful figures on the Great Dao to be won over, it will be enough to withstand the Nine Abyss."
"As I've progressed, my cultivation level has steadily increased, and I've mostly relied on this to eliminate my enemies."
As Zun Hai spoke, he gently waved his hand, and five terrifying auras descended upon the temple.
Five powerful figures from the Great Dao appeared before Xu Chen.
"These are my dear friends on the path of the Great Way. We share the same goal and the same will, and we have defeated countless enemies to get to where we are today."
Following Zun Hai's words, the five powerful figures on the Great Dao sat down beside Xu Chen and recounted their time together.
A screen of light unfolded before Xu Chen, and a group of spirits of heaven and earth at the Xuanxian realm gathered together to form a sworn brotherhood under the witness of the will of the Star Sea Domain.
Then they trained together, gathered resources, trained again, and dealt with their enemies.
They experienced life and death along the way, and many brothers perished, but these spirits of heaven and earth were together and none of them would abandon or despise the other.
Subsequently, along the way to the present, those spirits of heaven and earth who were once at the Xuanxian realm, those with good aptitude became powerful figures on the Great Dao, while those with poor aptitude were forcibly promoted to the invincible Saint Venerable realm by endless resources.
"You seniors have truly had a remarkable journey. If I had no race to rely on, I would also like to become sworn brothers with all of you," Xu Chen said with a slight smile.
“I agree to what you wish for, senior, but on one condition: you must include me in the blessings.”
“That’s a must!” Zun Hai clapped his hands with a smile.
Xu Chen inscribed the coordinates of the four undeveloped star sea regions into the jade slip.
"Three of them are guarded by peak invincible Saint Venerable Realm experts, and this one is guarded by an expert who has only recently advanced to the Great Dao Realm. I have some connection with these four experts, so please, seniors, show mercy and spare their lives."
Seeing Xu Chen produce four star sea region coordinates at once, the six experts above the Great Dao were extremely excited.
Zun Hai patted Xu Chen on the shoulder.
"This is an incredible opportunity. The conditions I mentioned before were too lenient. Let me add one more: if you are not here, brother, one of us will definitely be stationed outside your human territory to guard it."
Upon hearing Zun Hai's words, Xu Chen understood why that group of spirits of heaven and earth had followed Zun Hai so wholeheartedly back then—because he didn't make empty promises and the benefits he received were all real and tangible.
"I will keep your words in mind, senior."
"Enough with the pleasantries, let's get down to business."
Four large coordinates transformed into a light curtain that floated in front of the powerful figures.
"We can't come to these four star regions one by one; we have to bring them over at the same time. Only with such a massive blessing can our strength increase significantly, giving us the confidence to deal with Jiu Yuan and those other powerful figures."
Zun Hai looked at Xu Chen as he spoke.
"Brother, the four coordinates you gave me are all relatively easy."
"I suppose you have something that's really difficult. I wonder if you could come up with something relatively difficult as a starting point to attract a few experts who are slightly stronger than those on the Great Dao."
After pondering for a moment, Xu Chen took out another jade slip and inscribed a large coordinate system on it.
"I feel that the Dao essence of this star field is comparable to that of the Star Sea Field. I imagine that the experts here are also similar to those in the Star Sea Field. Senior can use this as a starting point."
The coordinates of this star system he provided belonged to an unclaimed portal to a magical space, so there was no interaction with the powerful beings within it.
"This is good!"
The group then discussed the details and finalized the agreement.
"Senior, once the Star Sea Domain's will swallows four star domains at the same time, it will definitely attract the attention of the strongest beings in the Immortal Domain. At that time, will one coordinate be enough?" Xu Chen suddenly asked.
"The strongest one has been in seclusion and has already reached the pinnacle of this star field. The newly added Dao essence of the four star fields whose myriad paths are not yet fully developed will definitely be comprehended by that one when they are devoured."
“The blessing of the Star Sea Domain’s will is definitely not as fast as that person’s cultivation, so you don’t need to worry. This coordinate is more than enough.” Zun Hai said with a reassuring expression.
In the following time, Xu Chen followed those powerful figures on the Great Dao, traversing the four star fields and setting up spatial origin divine techniques.
Millions of years have passed in the blink of an eye.
With the help of those powerful figures on the Great Dao, all the arrangements were finally completed.
Within a vast and powerful array, Xu Chen and six other powerful beings from the Great Dao communicated with the will of the Star Sea Domain.
A pair of indifferent eyes slowly opened from the void, like a cold, holy moon.
However, as the six powerful figures above the Great Dao activated the spatial origin divine technique, pulling the four star regions into the Star Sea Region, a hint of emotion clearly flickered in those cold eyes.
In Xu Chen's perception, the myriad rivers began to boil, and an invisible wave swept across the entire star sea. (End of Chapter)